Modern & Contemporary Dance

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should teach modern dance, you’re going to love our March/April issue. We touch on the what, why, and how of modern dance classes, explore how American Dance Legacy Initiative is keeping modern’s history alive, look inside a Gaga class, and investigate contact improvisation and Horton technique.

Plus, how one school serves its community through an arts preschool, Girl Scout badge program, toddler playtimes, and art classes; our annual guide to tap festivals in the U.S. and abroad; and more.

Kick off your shoes and get ready to go modern!

Selected content will be published online throughout the months of March and April, with all content available in early May.

Mind Your Body

This month we focus on wellness, of both mind and body. Gone are the days of harsh teaching methods that promoted unhealthy mindsets; today there are widespread efforts to make dance training good for body and soul. You’ll discover how one school tends to both, how a team of dancers delivers Mindful Practice to private studios, and how to help teens in trouble.

A World of Dance

It’s time for our New Year’s tradition—sharing stories about dance from a global perspective. This month we’re taking you to France for ballet, to Korea for traditional and contemporary dance, and to the Middle East to explore the history and culture behind belly dance. Then discover how dance is a gateway to education and opportunity in the genocide-affected countries of Rwanda, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Guinea.

Hip-Hop & Jazz

It’s time for our favorite funky duo, hip-hop and jazz! Read about master hip-hop teachers, birthday party fun, and dancers ages 50 and up getting their groove on. Then meet the Marta sisters, with jazz styles as different as the coasts they iive on, and explore university jazz dance programs. Jump right in!

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